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The Middle East is a major flight hub – How do airlines keep passengers safe during conflict?
The Conversation  |  Jun 18, 2025

Global airline passenger traffic had surpassed pre-pandemic levels and was projected to grow strongly in the coming decades—until instability in the M...

Two soldiers killed after military aircraft crashes in Kwale
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jun 14, 2025

Kwale County Commissioner Stephen Orinde, confirming the incident, noted security authorities are already on the way to the site

Africa’s airlines to post lowest global profits in 2025 – IATA
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jun 02, 2025

African airlines are likely to make just $1.30 in profit per passenger, much less than the $11.10 (Sh1,433) in North America and $8.90 (Sh1,149) in Eu...

Uganda Airlines launches direct Entebbe-London flights to boost trade and tourism
Bashir Mbuthia  |  May 18, 2025

The flights will be operated on the modern Airbus A330-800neo, offering enhanced comfort and efficiency for long-distance travel.

Somali Government reopens Doolow airport after four-month closure
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 12, 2025

The reopening of the airport, which had been shut down due to security concerns, comes after a review and assurances from local authorities that the a...

Explainer: Why are Ethiopia and Eritrea on the brink of a possible war?
Reuters  |  Mar 14, 2025

Experts say the standoff could lead to Ethiopia and Eritrea backing rival camps in Tigray and ultimately coming into direct conflict.

MPs raise concerns over Kenya Airways' dwindling market share as regional rivals expand
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 15, 2025

MPs expressed concern that neighbouring countries, including Tanzania and Uganda, are reviving their airlines, further increasing competition.

Air traffic controller audio captures moments before and after Washington plane crash
Reuters  |  Jan 30, 2025

The explosion in midair occurred over the frigid Potomac River near the airport.

Hundreds of passengers stranded in Nairobi as Somali airlines suspend flights to Mogadishu
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jan 22, 2025

At Nairobi's Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, around 200 passengers scheduled to travel to Mogadishu were stranded early Wednesday morning.

Ethiopian Airlines partners with DRC to launch Air Congo
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 02, 2025

Ethiopian Airlines CEO Mesfin Tasew termed the partnership as a significant milestone in the airline’s strategy to strengthen African air transport.

Survivors on crashed Azerbaijani plane say they heard bangs before it went down
Reuters  |  Dec 28, 2024

The crash has underscored the risks to civil aviation even when aircraft are flying hundreds of miles from a war zone, especially when a major drone w...

Malaysia says it will resume search for wreckage of Flight MH370 missing for 10 years
Reuters  |  Dec 20, 2024

Flight MH370, a Boeing 777 carrying 227 passengers and 12 crew, vanished en route from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing on March 8, 2014.

Ethiopian Airlines says it has stopped flights to Eritrea
Reuters  |  Sep 03, 2024

Five diplomats told Reuters the suspension was a tangible signal that the relationship between Asmara and Addis had soured significantly.

Ethiopian Airlines dodges suspension after meeting Somalia compliance demands
Hanifa Adan  |  Aug 23, 2024

The airline now correctly lists "Hargeisa, Somalia," ensuring that its operations in Somalia continue without interruption.

Somalia threatens Fly Dubai, Ethiopian Airlines with suspension for misrepresenting destinations
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Aug 21, 2024

The SCAA has demanded that Fly Dubai accurately represent its Somali destinations by including the full name of the destination along with "Somalia" o...

Ethiopian Airlines signs deal for design of 'biggest airport in Africa'
Reuters  |  Aug 10, 2024

Dubai-based engineering and consulting firm Sidara will design the airport, the company's director of operations Tariq Al Qanni said.

Airlines avoid some Mideast airspace, cancel Israel flights as tensions mount
Reuters  |  Aug 02, 2024

Singapore Airlines stopped flying through Iranian airspace from early Friday morning and is using alternative routes, saying safety is its top priorit...

Ethiopian Airlines posts 14 per cent jump in full-year revenue
Reuters  |  Jul 31, 2024

The airline carried 17.1 million passengers in the same period, up 23%, the broadcaster quoted Ethiopian Airlines Chief Executive Mesfin Tasew as sayi...

Eritrea suspends Ethiopian Airlines flights
Amina Wako  |  Jul 24, 2024

The Civil Aviation Authority stated that the airline was grounded due to "organised and systematic" abuse of Eritrean passengers.

"It was an overbooking situation," Ethiopian Airlines responds to viral video of passenger removal
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jul 21, 2024

A passenger can be seen expressing frustration after allegedly being removed from her seat, reportedly to make way for a minister.

Ethiopian Airlines launches flights to new Nekemte Gudina Tumsa Airport
Erick Kariuki  |  Jun 17, 2024

"Our joy is doubled as we celebrate the completion of the new Gudina Tumsa Airport project and the commencement of a new service."

Ethiopian Airlines expands network to 81 airports across Africa
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 11, 2024

The airline recently launched flights to Freetown, Sierra Leone on May 31, and to Maun, Botswana on June 10, adding these cities to its roster of dest...

EgyptAir to launch direct flights from Cairo to Mogadishu
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 10, 2024

Starting July 11, 2024, the airline will operate flights twice in a week to Somalia's capital, aligning with Egypt's broader strategy to improve air c...

Ethiopian Airlines resumes flights to Axum town in Tigray after three years
Hanifa Adan  |  Jun 09, 2024

The Atse Yohannes IV Airport in Axumtown had been out of service due to damages sustained during the two-year war in the Tigray region.

50,000 flights booked after resumption of direct Nairobi-Brussels flights
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 04, 2024

With 18 routes served in sub-Saharan Africa, Brussels Airlines distinguishes itself as the specialist for Africa within the Lufthansa Group.

Brussels Airlines returns to Nairobi after nine-year hiatus
Mary Wambui  |  Jun 04, 2024

The inaugural flight landed at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) on Monday night, heralding a new era of connectivity between Europe and...

Boeing set to open its African headquarters in Ethiopia
Mary Wambui  |  May 28, 2024

The company seeks to meet a projected demand for over 1,000 new jets in the continent over the next two decades.

Ethiopian Airlines unveils state-of-the-art domestic terminal in Addis Ababa
Bashir Mohammed  |  May 21, 2024

Valued at $50 million, the project represents a substantial investment in Ethiopia's aviation sector.

Ethiopia set for mega Addis Ababa airport upgrade as traveller numbers grow
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Apr 21, 2024

The New Addis Ababa International Airport project will cost between £1.6 billion and £2.5 billion.

Lufthansa Group expands its presence in East Africa
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Apr 09, 2024

Lufthansa's holistic approach embodies its unwavering dedication to fostering growth and opportunity in East Africa.

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